Among the many manufacturers of photographic equipment, cameras Sony has always been high recording quality regardless of price segment. This contributed to a proprietary high-quality optics, performance processors and software algorithms for fast autofocus and improve photo quality.

We picked up some interesting models of Sony cameras to suit different tastes and the user’s pocket.

CAMERAS SONY WITH INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES FOR STANDARD SHOOTING

THE LIST SONY ALPHA CAMERAS:

SONY Α5100

To conquer untried peaks in the pictures fit Novick with phenomenally fast focusing. The intuitive hybrid system ensures incredibly professional focus clarity and high contrast images.

The new era of autofocus – 4D Focus technology, using which provides excellent autofocus in four different dimensions: breadth girth (two horizontal and vertical measurements – 179 points for object tracking, 2D); speed continuous AF operation (sharpness set at lightning speed – the third dimension, 3D); focus quality and stable fixation on moving objects (the fourth dimension – time, 4D).

Matrix Exmor APS-C CMOS 24.3 megapixel, upgraded processor Bionz X, the super-high range of ISO – 25600. Touch screen with a slope 1800 allows one-touch focus and easy to make a clear picture.

Cinematic Hybrid autofocus allows shooting amazing video quality Full HD. The clear sound in Linear PCM format XAVC S. Simultaneous recording Full HD video and Internet broadcasts. For devices characterized by interchangeable lenses. The advantage of a set of interchangeable E-mount lenses provides the ability to shoot any scenes.

Cameras Sony α5100 supports Wi-Fi system and One-Touch NFC – a simple multimedia file transfer process on tablets and smartphones on the Android platform.

Support for widely Capture One Express (for Sony) famous application – specific software to convert RAW-files and all kinds of customization. It is also supported by iMovie and Final Cut Pro X.

The cameras Sony α5100 camera Purchase cost $ 709.

SONY Α3500

Matrix Exmor APS HD CMOS c 20.1-megapixel resolution allows you to take pictures with crisp detail in HD and colorful color palette. With Tru-Finder viewfinder, your photo will be accurate and confident. All shooting information, configuration settings – brightness, color balance, histogram, exposure, face recognition – are directly visible in the viewfinder.

The image processor, which uses the Bionz technology quickly processes the information and because of this, the photographs are obtained and these spectacular in all respects fully implement photo potential matrix and lens.

Thanks, multi-interface connector new ways to record and special lighting (connecting audio equipment and external lighting). Built-improved CMOS sensor allows you to create the high-quality video (Full HD – 60i / 24p).

Automatic cropping images – This feature works with the closeup, when “moving photography”, with portraits. Super Resolution technology provides the ability to create and deliver dynamic colorful pictures.

The cost of this Sony digital camera around $ 252.

CAMERAS SONY WITH INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES FOR ADVANCED AMATEURS

SONY Α6500

New cameras Sony Alpha 6500 – Professional Pocket camera with interchangeable lens APS-C, making it possible to create colorful pictures and videos of the highest quality. The cost of such a compact camera with infinite possibilities about $ 2030.

Extended coverage – capacity continuous shooting up to 307 frames, built-in 5-axis optical image stabilization system (compensating for camera shake), an intuitive LCD touch screen, perfect speed autofocus by touching the screen (function TouchPad).

Sensitive matrix – Exmor CMOS processor Bionz X image to ISO range – 51200, ensure your pictures and videos unmatched clarity and improved texture. New interface LSI provides minimal noise and improved image processing algorithm.

Perfect lightning autofocus 4D Focus technology and a high density of points (425) of the phase AF. When taking a picture with the same field will all objects in the frame.

You’ll never miss a moment thanks to improved buffer for continuous burst mode (307 frames in about 36 seconds).

The live view mode (8 frames per 1 second) continuous shooting moving objects allows you to take pictures with the speed of the optical viewfinder. Shooting and recording videos realistic high-resolution 4K format Super-35 (based on 6K – 20 Mn).

Minimal camera shake using a 5-tistupenchatoy compensation system (reducing exposure effect) and your photos and movies are sharp and steady. Camera Sony Alpha E-mount 6500 has a robust and rugged design and is compatible with many different types of interchangeable lenses.

SONY Α68

Thanks to Alpha 68 camera all the precious moments will remain forever in the history. The device price range from $ 1,000.

Matrix-CMOS APS-C Exmor with a resolution of 24.2 megapixels, Bionz X processor (ISO sensitivity – 100-25600), wide area AF, high-density phase autofocus points (79 points) and the thoughtful placement control ensure high functionality and the best possible image quality.

Movie recording format XAVC S (Full HD 1080) with a low noise floor and at a speed of 50 Mbit / s. Supports iMovie program and Final Cut Pro X.

The versatility and customization – LCD with tilt extend the multi-angle shooting. For anti-glare screen is characterized by high-quality color and brightness control.

Intelligent Viewfinder contrast OLED Tru-Finder facilitates compact frames and viewing through the exact serial shades and colors in real time.

An extensive range of interchangeable premium lenses allows you to expand your creative horizons. With the camera α68 and format, APS-C sensor you fantastic opportunities open professional optics by Sony and ZEISS companies.

A wide range of optional accessories, specifically designed for this device for professional and ambitious objectives.

COMPACT CAMERAS SONY (SOAP DISH)

CAMERAS SONY WX350

Lightweight and compact camera have advanced functions and features to create colorful and clear pictures in any situation. Emphasize your style multi-colored fashionable gadget – the model is available in three colors – pink, black, white. Price WX350 camera is about $ 280.

Increased sensitivity matrix device Exmor R CMOS with 18.2-megapixel resolution provides excellent sharpness of each image. Powerful processor Bionz X facsimiles ensure accurate color reproduction, low noise, high-quality high-speed continuous shooting.

Special technology analyzers By Pixel Super Resolution processing all pixels and improves the resolution of still images as well as recover all the parts close objects. ISO -80-12800 range ensures high-quality pictures even at night.

Sony G Lens category with advanced optical performance ideally suited for creating artistic photographic images with beautiful clear uniform blurring the distant background.

The gadget with a bright LCD display is equipped with a 20x optical zoom – approaching object for filming without blemish for detail, color palette and tone. The stabilizer Optical SteadyShot compensates for camera shake when shooting objects in manual mode – you get crisp, clear images at all focal lengths wide.

The automatic framing of the subject, as well as autofocus lock feature, will help you get clear, beautiful images with the smallest nuances, is also possible circular panorama shooting.

Unleash your creative side – shoot and record videos in high cinematic quality (Full HD 1080 format – 60 frames per second; AVCHD). Supports iMovie and Final Cut Pro X. Program Enhanced SteadyShot optical stabilizer with intuitive intelligent control mode lets you capture video without jitter even when walking or approaching the object.

The cameras Sony WX350 allows you to transfer multimedia files via Wi-Fi network and NFC. Thanks to a special application Remote Apr use your smartphone as a remote control – change the settings, zoom, and shoot.

Source: BHphotovideo

Title: Choose a Sony camera in 2017. The best models from different price segments
Updated: 2017-01-27
Author: Dan Green

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The first smartphones on Android

The beauty of the period of formation of the market of first Android smartphone is the fact that at that time (eight or nine years ago) manufacturers still do not really know what people want, so let truly original devices, which were not similar to each other.

Given the current situation, in this hard to believe, but these were really temporary. That’s why I prepared for you a little nostalgic compilation of the first smartphones HTC, LG, Samsung and Sony under the operating system Android.

THE FIRST ANDROID SMARTPHONE RELEASED:

HTC DREAM

Dad all the first Android smartphone – is, of course, HTC Dream. In the US, the device was sold in 2008 under the name T-Mobile G1, but essentially it does not change.

Like the vast majority of the first devices running Android, HTC Dream has been equipped with a QWERTY-keyboard. And under the 3.2-inch display (resolution – 480 x 320 pixels) was taken as five hardware buttons and a trackball.

The smartphone runs on a Qualcomm MSM7201A processor with a clock frequency of 528 MHz, has 128 MB of RAM and 256 MB built. By the way, since the year 2012, I used Samsung Galaxy Young (budget resolution), and there was a built-in memory of 160 MB.

As for other features HTC Dream, it is worth mentioning the camera at 3.2 megapixels, the battery capacity of 1150 mAh and support for microSD memory cards up to 16 GB.

In the United States for half a year it has sold more than one million smartphones T-Mobile G1. The cost of the device, subject to a contract with T-Mobile for two years, was $ 179.

Interestingly, the owners of the first version of the smartphone can not customize any firmware or install any unofficial assembly.

Therefore, over time it appeared on the market a device called the HTC Dream Android Dev Phone 1. The second generation was a little different in design and sold without reference to the operator.

LG EVE

But LG has released its first Android smartphone in 2009. A device called the LG EVE or the LG GW620. Like the HTC Dream, it was a slider phone with QWERTY-keyboard.

Is that the hardware buttons under the screen were smaller. LG EVE is initially sold with Android 1.5, but in the future, the manufacturer has released a firmware update up to Android 2.2. By the way, the above custom firmware Android 2.2 also does not go.

Features Android smartphone at the time did not differ much.

LG GW620 has worked on Qualcomm MSM7200A processor with a clock frequency of 528 MHz, has 128 MB of RAM drive, a 256 MB with support for microSD memory cards up to 32 GB, and a 3-inch LCD-screen and 5-megapixel camera with flash and autofocus. the battery capacity is 1500 mAh.

SAMSUNG GALAXY I7500

The first Android smartphone by Samsung was no double names for different markets, everything is simple – Samsung Galaxy I7500.

The phone has been equipped with all the same processor Qualcomm MSM7200A 528 MHz paired with 128 MB of RAM. Initially, the device works under Android 1.5 and later received an upgrade to Android 1.6.

The main problem was that the phone was flashing a lot of critical issues: Galaxy I7500 quickly discharged, the unit did not have the full support of the Russian language, completely absent notifications of missed calls and SMS.

Moreover, Samsung has officially announced (according to “Wikipedia”), which will not release a firmware update for this smartphone. Over time, the company still has revised its approach to business and start more loyal to the users. It is possible that this is why the Koreans today are the leaders in the market of an Android-based phone.

Screen smartphone has been a 3.2-inch with a resolution of 480 x 320 pixels. Another interesting fact is that the device was not equipped with a QWERTY-keyboard. For that time it was quite an interesting step.

Let me remind you that the Galaxy I7500 released in June 2009. The price question is about 330 dollars (depending on the region).

SONY ERICSSON XPERIA X10

Sony Ericsson announced its first Android smartphone in November 2009, but he went on sale already in March (and in some regions and at all in August) 2010. By the way, Xperia line was not created specifically for devices running Android, previously released Sony Ericsson Xperia-branded phones on Windows Mobile.

X10 received the processor Qualcomm QSD8250 with 1 GHz, 384 MB RAM, 4-inch screen with a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels, 8-megapixel camera and the battery at 1500 mAh. Among the first Android smartphone X10 really looks the most progressive. Moreover, as the characteristics and design. But he went out later than others.

In the sale of the device came with Android 1.6 on board, but in the future, the manufacturer has updated smartphone to Android 2.3.3. However, it happened already in March 2011.

Of course, the situation has changed dramatically. Someone in 2009 emphasized the Android operating system on smartphones and now the company’s remember less and less (Sony or HTC), and someone just released test devices and is now a leader in the smartphone market.

In this list, you can remember even Xiaomi Mi One or Lenovo LePhone, but these devices have appeared a few years later (in 2010 and 2011).

They were powerful first HTC Android-devices, Samsung, and the LG, but these companies at the time were already a new version of its smartphone, which in no way inferior to the first decisions of Xiaomi and Lenovo.

Source: Softpedia

Title: The first smartphones on Android
Updated: 2017-01-27
Author: Dan Green

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Features Project Scorpio hit the net

During the presentation of Xbox One S at E3 2016, Microsoft has shared some details about his new project called Project Scorpio. The novelty should get support 4K-mode power processor 6 teraflops, a top-end graphics card and lots of RAM.

PROJECT SCORPIO VS  NEW LINE OF XBOX

Despite the fact that the new line of Xbox was announced in the middle of last year, it is all known information. It is expected that more detailed technical specifications will be announced at E3 2017 exhibition to be held in June. Yesterday, however, the network has information about Microsoft Research on consoles with support for 4K-resolution.

Digital Foundry representatives shared this information in your video.

SCORPIO WITHOUT ESRAM

One of the most important things was the refusal of the High eSRAM, processors used in Xbox One and Xbox One S. The Project Scorpio Instead, it will be equipped with a new type of memory. However, game developers still need to optimize their projects under eSRAM, as it covers part of the problems associated with low-speed DDR3 memory previous consoles. In addition to Project Scorpio exclusives are no plans for any other information.

PROJECT SCORPIO FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

GPU

Scorpio graphics chip will be equipped with a 4x L2-cache, it will be able to give the performance of 6 teraflops and will be supported by Delta Colour Compression technology.

CPU

According to Digital Foundry experts, the novelty will receive an improved version of the processor will support Jaguar and app key framerate. This console can display graphics at 60 Hz, but the CPU will process it at 30 Hz based on interpolation of the animation.

It’s quite a strange decision, because the use of new Zen processors from AMD, the console would not be required above functions.

Exit news scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2017. Phil Spencer head of Microsoft gaming division wrote on his Twitter, which has already managed to play a few games in the early prototype Project Scorpio and was pleased with the result.

According to him, during the gameplay, he did not have any problems with the console, and the system itself looks great. More must tell and show in the upcoming exhibitions.

Source: GameSpot

Title: Features Project Scorpio hit the net
Updated: 2017-01-27
Author: Dan Green

http://nsmartphone.com/project-scorpio-features-specifications-release-date-details/

Google I / O 2017 – where and when?

Despite the fact that the Google I / O – is primarily a conference for developers, interest in this event is always very high, and among the “common people.” But it is not strange. For example, in 2016 at the Google I / O, the company announced a new version of the operating system Android N, virtual reality platform Daydream VR, voice assistant Google Assistant and whatnot of suitable (for more information about these announcements can read here). And the fact is that at this time the conference Google I / O 2017 is going to be no less exciting.

GOOGLE I / O 2017: OFFICIAL INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENT

Of course, the official information about the announcement on Google I / O 2017 is no, but if you believe the rumors, we are with you waiting for the new version of Android O operating system, update existing services (it is possible that the announcement of some new), as well as release the next version of Chrome OS to support new features. These, unfortunately, are very vague, but in more detail about all of this will be known for a few weeks, or even days, before the start of the conference.

GOOGLE I / O 2017: DATES

Conference Google I / O 2017 will be held from 17 to 19 May inclusive, Shoreline Amphitheatre, which is located near Google’s headquarters in Mountain View. We are likely to be interested in just the first day of the event, because it is then held (May 17) major announcements. And on the 18 and 19 the number of scheduled events that will interest already directly by the developers: different training programs and so on.

In honor of the Google I / O 2017 the company has launched a special website, but only so long adorned the inscription «Check back soon for more details». Later on, it will be the schedule of all events and other data. Here is the link to this site, you can add it to your bookmarks, so as not to miss anything interesting. Or just follow the news on our site. As soon as the latest information, we just write about it.

And what do you expect from Google I / O this year, are you? Be sure to write in the comments.

Title: Google I / O 2017 – where and when?
Updated: 2017-01-27
Author: Dan Green

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Smartphone LeEco X10 (X85x) with 4 cameras can arrive at MWC 2017

The Chinese can bring to the exhibition MWC 2017 a new smartphone LeEco X10 (X85x) with four cameras (!): Dual front and dual-core. The novelty has managed to shine in benchmark GFXBench and become a small sensation in the network media.

It’s worth noting that recently the company there was not nearly on the verge of bankruptcy, having spent most of the available funds for the conquest of the market. True, unlike Xioami and Huawei, it is not able to significantly expand its customer base even at home in China.

By the standards of 2016 LeEco X10 (X85x) is a full-fledged flagship thanks to the chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, 6 Gb of RAM (in maximum version) and the 5.5-inch screen with QHD resolution (1440 x 2560 pixels). However, this year will come a new generation of Snapdragon 835, even more powerful.

However, as the benchmarks show, the 835-th mobile Qualcomm processor speed does not exceed radically Snapdragon 820. So LeEco X10 may well be a rational purchase.

SPECIFICATIONS LEECO X10 (X85X) ACCORDING TO THE GFX BENCH

THE MAIN CAMERA

It includes two modules with a resolution of 12 MP. What specific sensors will be used – it is not yet known. The principle of operation is likely to be similar to Huawei P9 and other smartphones, where the second camera module is used to improve image quality.

Also announced the ability to shoot video in 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) format. However, in order to enjoy watching it, you need the appropriate screen.

THE FRONT CAMERA

Boasts a pair of modules even more than the main camera, resolution – 15 Mp. A strange detail of GFXBench: the first module can shoot video in the resolution of 2K (2320 x 1740), and the second – only FullHD (1080 × 2560). However, it could just be a glitch benchmark.

OTHER FEATURES LEECO X10: SPECIFICATION

Depending on the version, the smartphone will receive 4/6 Gb of RAM and built-in storage capacity of 32/64 Gb. In all likelihood, will present an opportunity to expand by setting the MicroSD card.

Firmware device is based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. On-site LeEco we would have made every effort today to update it at the time of release to version 7.0 Nougat. In general, the basic software – not the strongest place of production of this Chinese company.

Title: Smartphone LeEco X10 (X85x) with 4 cameras can arrive at MWC 2017
Updated: 2017-01-27
Author: Dan Green

http://nsmartphone.com/smartphone-leeco-x10-x85x-4-cameras-mwc-2017/

Foldable smartphone: a small excursion into the history of the concept

Already this year, several manufacturers are threatening to release a foldable smartphone. In general, as long as such statements should be treated rather skeptically, but is itself a concept device that flick of the wrist turns a smartphone into a tablet, is discussed for a long time.

The idea itself is really good: it is much more convenient to have one of the two gadgets. Hitherto we tried to solve this problem in different ways. For example, the ASUS PadFone released a special line of smartphones that by setting the docking station converted into a tablet.

In principle, a good solution, which is quite right to exist, but with a big minus in the form of significant size. For this reason, ASUS PadFone has never enjoyed great popularity, and, in general, the future is the uncertain line.

As an alternative, some manufacturers offer a smartphone equipped with a miniature projector. Samsung released several similar “production concept” in the family Galaxy Beam. Understandably, they simply could not miss the media, but the demand is clearly not consistent with the expectations of marketers.

Cons here just two. First, for however picture quality, you need a good projection screen. Secondly, the problem of management. Poking a finger in the projected image can be, and even scan these gestures are also real. However, neither of which feedback can not even dream of.

And what we’re left with? Correctly:

CREATE FOLDABLE SMARTPHONE

SAMSUNG

Among the first, Samsung turned out again that during the second half of 2015 showed a similar video on the device, codenamed Project V (Valley). Just shortly before the flexible OLED-screens have been demonstrated.

Last year there were rumors that the Koreans will present such an unusual concept in the “hardware” later this year, called the Galaxy the X, but it is already known that the output of the device is removed for an indefinite period.

NEC

In 2013, the mobile market now abandons the company showed a very interesting gadget called Medias W N-05E. The device is a smart folding of two halves, each of which had by the 4.3-inch screen with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels.

However, as a full-fledged tablet to use a transformer NEC did not work: all the fault visible frame around the display, and the gap between them and the lack of ready-made software platform for comfortable operation. Probably for this reason Medias W N-05E sold exclusively through Japanese mobile operator DoCoMo.

XIAOMI

One of the largest Chinese manufacturers of smartphones also promises to release the folding (or flexible) smartphone. The company even recently received the patent. As in the case of Galaxy X, the gadget will fold out like a book.

MICROSOFT

Perhaps the most unusual, and at the same time, the most detailed in the patent version of the foldable smartphone lineup Surface unveiled the company that created of Windows. The device can not only be decomposed into a tablet but transformed into a smartphone with a convenient stand.

LG

Another Korean electronics maker also could not be on the side and registered a patent which discloses very original foldable smartphone: its flexible OLED-touch screen as it is wrapped around the body.

LENOVO

The Taiwanese company went further and not only registered the patent but also introduced in the summer of 2016 the prototype of the convertible tablet with the 10-inch screen that can be folded like a book screen outside and use a phablet.

The device allows you to make calls even. However, mass production is still so far away. Nevertheless, the experience of Lenovo shows that until the folding phablet market remains very little.

OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Of course, only the above-named companies is not limited. For example, the Oppo Chinese, who recently became the leader in the China market among smartphone manufacturers, in May 2016, presented her working partially foldable tablet concept.

So it may well happen that it will be vendors from China by these pioneers.

WHY DO I NEED IT?

We have already written that the smartphone market is now in a stage of stagnation. The growth performance of processors, amount of memory is still going on, but for a comfortable run, most applications and solutions lacking 2-year-old.

In addition, in recent years the vast majority of smart phones look almost the same: monoblock with a large touch screen for most of the front surface and a minimum of other controls.

Every other Chinese smartphone Apple iPhone copies the design of the latest series, one in three – the flagship Samsung Galaxy S. When a full line of the curved screen is too expensive, it makes it a cheap imitation and proudly calls it 2.5D-effect.

You can certainly make the screen even almost the entire front of the smartphone, like Xiaomi Mi Mix, but essentially it does not change, just a little unusual here design. The foldable smartphone – is really unusual and always interesting. As far as it is practical – it depends on how it can realize manufacturers.

Title: Foldable smartphone: a small excursion into the history of the concept
Updated: 2017-01-27
Author: Dan Green

http://nsmartphone.com/foldable-smartphone-small-excursion-history-concept/